Senior Payroll Accountant, CPP - Remote

Overview

A healthcare organization focused on delivering personalized, technology-enabled care is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant. This role is essential for managing complex payroll accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, supporting audit activities, and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and regulatory requirements across multiple tax jurisdictions
• Oversee quarter-end and year-end payroll tax filings and reconciliations
• Provide expert analysis on payroll-related financial and accounting matters
• Interpret and administer HR policies related to payroll processing
• Manage complex payroll calculations including executive payroll components
• Collaborate with Tax, Legal, HR, and vendors on payroll-related projects and compliance
• Manage and reconcile general ledger payroll accounts
• Prepare and process complex journal entries and support closing activities
• Support internal and external audit processes with documentation and data validation
• Identify and implement process improvements in payroll operations
• Mentor and guide payroll team members

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior payroll accountant role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and payroll legislation
• Experience with payroll, time and labor, and accounting systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Preferred qualifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and experience with Oracle HCM, Oracle Fusion, ADP Smart Compliance, PeopleSoft ERP

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $84,500 - $137,300
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and global travel health insurance
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Leave programs supporting personal circumstances
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays, and 2 well-being days
• Additional voluntary benefits and a comprehensive wellness program

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Location

This is a remote opportunity within the healthcare sector.